The Miami football schedule 2026 opens on the road at Stanford on September 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Miami football schedule 2026 features 13 regular-season games plus a potential ACC Championship berth, with a mid-October bye and a high-profile trip to #4 Notre Dame in November.
Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven home dates on the Miami Hurricanes Football schedule 2026. The toughest stretch lands in late October and early November with road games at North Carolina and Notre Dame sandwiching a home date against Duke.
2026 Miami Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | at Stanford CardinalStanford Stadium, Stanford, CA | 9:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Thursday | Florida A&M RattlersHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 8:00pm ETACCN | ||
| Friday | at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsAllegacy Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC | 7:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Central Michigan ChippewasHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 6:30pm ETThe CW | ||
| Saturday | at Clemson TigersMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Florida State SeminolesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Pitt PanthersHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at North Carolina Tar HeelsKenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 4 Notre Dame Fighting IrishNotre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | 7:30pm ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | Duke Blue DevilsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Virginia Tech HokiesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Boston College EaglesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00pm ETABC |
How the Miami Football Schedule 2026 Sets Up
September mixes early road tests with home opportunities on the Miami football schedule 2026. A late-night trip to Stanford on ESPN, Florida A&M at home, a Friday night road game at Wake Forest on ESPN, and Central Michigan at home. That opening month gives the Hurricanes two primetime road games and two home dates before ACC play intensifies.
October brings a road trip to Clemson, the bye week, then home games against Florida State and Pitt. The Florida State rivalry game will be the emotional centerpiece of the middle of the season.
November features a road game at North Carolina, a high-profile trip to #4 Notre Dame on NBC/Peacock, then three straight home games against Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College. The Notre Dame game is the clear national measuring stick on the slate.
Home Games at Hard Rock Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the Miami football schedule 2026:
- September 10 vs. Florida A&M
- September 26 vs. Central Michigan
- October 17 vs. Florida State
- October 24 vs. Pitt
- November 14 vs. Duke
- November 21 vs. Virginia Tech
- November 28 vs. Boston College
The Florida State rivalry game and the late-season stretch against Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College will draw the biggest crowds in Miami Gardens.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the Miami football schedule 2026.
The October 3 road game at Clemson is an early ACC measuring stick. The October 17 home date against Florida State always carries extra weight. The November 7 trip to #4 Notre Dame on NBC/Peacock is the biggest national stage on the schedule.
Win two of those three and the Hurricanes stay firmly in control of their path toward a possible December 5 ACC Championship appearance in Charlotte.
Where to Watch Miami Football: TV and Streaming
Confirmed networks on the Miami TV schedule 2026:
- ESPN (Sept. 4 at Stanford and Sept. 18 at Wake Forest)
- ACCN (Sept. 10 vs. Florida A&M)
- The CW (Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan)
- NBC/Peacock (Nov. 7 at Notre Dame)
- ABC (Dec. 5 ACC Championship)
Most remaining ACC games still list TV as TBA. Expect the usual mix of ESPN networks and ACC Network once the final assignments are released.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 4 — Season opener at Stanford, 9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Oct. 10 — Bye week
- Oct. 17 — Florida State at home
- Nov. 7 — At #4 Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
- Dec. 5 — Potential ACC Championship in Charlotte, noon, ABC
The Miami Hurricanes football schedule 2026 opens with a West Coast road test and builds toward a November gauntlet. The Notre Dame game will still feel like the one circled in red.
FAQ
When does Miami open the 2026 season? Miami opens the 2026 season on the road at Stanford on Friday, September 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
How many home games do the Miami Hurricanes have in 2026? The Hurricanes have seven home games at Hard Rock Stadium on the Miami football schedule 2026: Florida A&M, Central Michigan, Florida State, Pitt, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College.
Who do the Miami Hurricanes play on November 7? On November 7 the Hurricanes travel to Notre Dame Stadium to face the #4 Fighting Irish at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
What channel are Miami games on in 2026? Confirmed networks include ESPN, ACCN, The CW, NBC/Peacock, and ABC. Most ACC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
